Nicola Cavanagh

Founder & Director

Nicola has 20 years’ experience within commercial roles at Mars, United Biscuits and GlaxoSmithKline, from Territory Representative to Sales Director. As founder of Abriko, her ethos is simple: to have a recruitment consultancy where everyone has worked within FMCG and understands the industry inside and out. An agency where everyone has the knowledge to ask the right questions and genuinely understands the roles they recruit for because they’ve done them themselves. This makes abriko bespoke in every way. Nicola has recruited for major blue-chips, SMEs and start-ups in the UK and has also formed teams across Europe. She speaks French and German, is hugely passionate about the FMCG industry and outside of work has a strong interest in health and nutrition and is a qualified Personal Trainer.

Nicola graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BA in French & German.

Stephanie Holland

Non-Exec Director

With over 20 years’ experience up to Commercial Director level within large blue-chip FMCG organisations, supporting truly global brands both in the UK and abroad, Steph is a true entrepreneur with the mindset to drive innovative strategies that deliver results. Having also founded a successful start-up, she brings a wealth of understanding of businesses of all sizes, along with a strong creative flair and innovative, strategic thinking. Steph is hugely motivated, driven to succeed and an inspiration to have on the team.

Steph graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BSc in Natural Sciences.

Belinda Hay

Researcher

Belinda has over 16 years’ experience in various sales, shopper marketing and category roles at Mars Chocolate and is passionate about the FMCG industry. Her inside knowledge of the different commercial functions supports her ability to make quick decisions on candidates and put forward only those who are right for role. A strongly driven and motivated professional, she is hugely organised, highly articulate and a very loyal, supportive member of the team.

Belinda graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BA in Business Studies & French.

Katrina Suppiah

New Business/Communications Consultant

Katrina has 20 years’ experience as a PR consultant for the FMCG sector, having started out herself within a large blue-chip FMCG organisation. Always working to deliver results, Katrina has a wide contact network and a natural ability to forge strong partnerships. A hugely driven and dedicated individual, she is an invaluable member of the team, elevating our presence within the market and representing abriko at the highest professional level.

Katrina has obtained the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Diploma and the CAM Certificates in PR and Marketing.

She graduated with a LLB honours degree in Law from the University of Essex.

Interested in becoming part of our team?

If you have outstanding FMCG experience, a passion for delivery in a sales environment and are interested in joining our exceptional team, please get in touch.